Job Description
Job Title: Transportation Assistant (Deputy PP-SRS-GRD: S-2102-08
Trainer)
Location: RAF Fairford Vacancy Number VA23 RPA 36397
Open Date: 28 June 2023 Close Date 12 July 2023
Work Hour Per Week 39.00 Salary (Per Hour) £14.13 - £19.48
NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement
Main Purpose
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Transportation
Specialist at the 420 Logistics Squadron, Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom.
You will perform the duties of Ground Transportation dispatcher and deputy driver training instructor and will
manage all driver training, certification, periodic re-training, familiarization training, load planning, and route
planning. You are responsible to manage vehicle fleet, i.e., receiving, validating, and consolidating transportation
request for service and evaluates the efficiency of service to determine where changes need to be made. You
will also review, organize, and update training business area (TBA) for required military personnel.
If you’re looking for a challenging, gratifying career supporting the US Visiting Forces in the United Kingdom --
this job is for you; apply today!
Knowledge and Experience Required
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
1. Must hold C + E driving licence (tractor/trailer), D driving license (bus), and have instructional experience.
2. Knowledge of EU, UK, local safety and traffic rules and regulations for operating vehicles. Be able to provide training on vehicle operations, e.g., safe loading and unloading of cargo, in line with USAF procedures. Be willing to undertake training on wrecker vehicle up to 35 Ton.
3. Must have the ability to operate a forklift or be willing to undertake the training.
4. Ability to plan and organize a busy dispatch and training office, mentor and motivate military training team, making the best of use of manpower, time, and resources to achieve unit objectives.
Other Important Information
- Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
- Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
- May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.
- A 6-month probationary period will be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary train.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. May be subject to work other than normal duty hours.
2. This position will require the incumbent to be on call. When on-call the employee will respond to urgent after hours and/or non-duty day issues as they may arise at any time of day or night. Responses may involve communication via telephone and/or commuting to RAF Fairford. When required to be on call will be entitled to the inconvenience allowance.
Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy.
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
- Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment.
- Development opportunities available
- Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
- Free access to on-site gym facilities
Who Can Apply
- Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign
Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
- Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
- Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
- Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
- This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219410.
All applications must submit the following documents and received prior to the closing date to be considered for the position.
Required Documents
- LNDH Application
- Curriculum Vitale and/or Resume
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Certifications
- Letters of Recommendation
- Right to Work Documentation
Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,655.64-£39,505.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/06/2023
Reference ID: RPA 36397